What is the fuel consumption per kilometer for the Passat?

[LaLeonardo]

The Passat has a total of 10 models currently on sale. Among them, the 2022 280TSI Business Edition and Elite Edition, equipped with a 150 horsepower engine, have a fuel consumption of 0.058L per kilometer. The six models including the 2022 330TSI Premium Edition, Luxury Edition, and Starlight Premium Edition, equipped with a 186 horsepower engine, have a fuel consumption of 0.063L per kilometer. The two models, the 2022 380TSI Flagship Edition and Luxury Edition, equipped with a 220 horsepower engine, have a fuel consumption of 0.067L per kilometer. The fuel tank capacity of the Passat is 68.5L. The distance each model can travel on a full tank of fuel is as follows: Models equipped with a 150 horsepower engine can travel 68.5/0.058=1181km on a full tank. Models equipped with a 186 horsepower engine can travel 68.5/0.063=1087km on a full tank. Models equipped with a 220 horsepower engine can travel 68.5/0.067=1022km on a full tank. The fuel consumption of a car is directly related to five major factors: driving habits, the car itself, road conditions, natural wind, and environmental temperature. Specific factors that can increase fuel consumption are as follows: Driving habits: Aggressive driving, such as sudden acceleration, frequent overtaking, and not easing off the throttle before a red light, can increase fuel consumption. The car itself: Cars with larger displacement generally consume more fuel than those with smaller displacement because larger displacement usually means higher power, requiring more gasoline to burn and perform work. Heavier cars also consume more fuel because greater weight requires more driving torque. Road conditions: Driving on dirt roads, muddy roads, soft surfaces, or mountainous roads increases resistance and fuel consumption. Natural wind: Driving against the wind or on windy days increases car resistance and fuel consumption. Low environmental temperatures: When the engine block is cold, the injected gasoline does not atomize easily, requiring more gasoline to be injected for combustion, thus increasing fuel consumption. Additionally, at low temperatures, the engine computer controls the engine to run at higher RPMs to warm up, which also increases fuel consumption.

[WestonLee]

My neighbor Old Zhang's Passat 330TSI has been running for over two years. In city traffic jams, it consumes about 8.5L per 100km, which works out to over 0.7 yuan per kilometer. Once when I took a long trip with him using cruise control, the fuel consumption dropped to 6.2L, working out to just 0.5 yuan per kilometer. This car's fuel consumption really depends on road conditions - during heavy morning/evening rush hour traffic, it can spike to 10L. Currently using 92-octane gasoline at 7.8 yuan per liter, his monthly 800km commute costs about 560 yuan. I heard the new 48V mild hybrid version is even more fuel-efficient, but unfortunately Old Zhang hasn't tried it.

[DiBrielle]

Our company uses the Passat 280TSI for carpooling commutes. The administration department did the math: at this year's fuel prices, a full tank costs about 500 yuan and can run approximately 680 kilometers. That works out to 0.73 yuan per kilometer, which is much more cost-effective than taking taxis. Using air conditioning increases fuel consumption by 0.8L. The most extreme case was during a heavy rainstorm when stuck on an elevated road—the displayed fuel consumption soared to 11.3L. A reminder to everyone: don’t overload the trunk with heavy items. Last time, someone stored two cases of mineral water plus gym equipment, and the fuel consumption per 100 kilometers increased by a full liter.

[XavierRose]

Helped a relative inspect a used Passat the other day and specifically checked the MIIT data. The 2023 330 Elite version has a combined fuel consumption of 6.3L, but in real-world driving, it's more like 8L in the city and 5.8L on the highway. The older 2.0T models are much thirstier, especially the 2016 batch, with owner groups reporting an average of 9-10L. Personally, I wouldn't recommend going for the older models just to save money. The new EA888 engine paired with the 7-speed wet dual-clutch transmission shows significant fuel efficiency improvements. Remember to maintain tire pressure at 2.5bar—running with low pressure can increase fuel consumption by 0.7L per 100km.

[SanPiper]

Last week, I drove a friend's Passat 380 to Suzhou and conducted a fuel consumption test. With three passengers and luggage, the air conditioning was set at 23°C throughout the trip. On the highway at 110 km/h, the displayed fuel consumption was 6.9L/100km. On the return trip, due to road construction and traffic congestion, the fuel consumption jumped to 10.2L. Calculated, the highway cost was 0.57 yuan per kilometer, while in the city, it was over 0.8 yuan. At the gas station, I noticed a detail: using 95-octane gasoline only costs 0.03 yuan more per kilometer than 92-octane, but the power response is significantly better. For long-distance trips, it's recommended to use higher-octane fuel, as it might be more cost-effective in the long run.